The Ely Echo

06/07/2026

Ely’s state champion Violet Udovich talks about her record breaking day.

The Ely Echo weekly newspaper and its companion pieces - North Country SAVER and North Country ANGLER - provide insight into the news and happenings of northern Minnesota, alongside the Canadian border. www.elyecho.com

06/06/2026

06/06/2026

Forest Service chainsaw started the fire by North Arm Road

The Ely Echo weekly newspaper and its companion pieces - North Country SAVER and North Country ANGLER - provide insight into the news and happenings of northern Minnesota, alongside the Canadian border. www.elyecho.com

06/06/2026

Make that two! Ely's Violet Udovich is a state champion in the 200 with a time of 23.89.

06/06/2026

Ely’s Violet Udovich is a state champion in the 400 with a time of 54.94, a new Class A record.

06/05/2026

Check out our new button design. Available in Merch as well

06/05/2026

Joining Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe on the Pulse of Ely was former Ely mayor and musician Ed Steklasa for a look at Ely’s economy both past and present.

Joining Ely Echo Publisher Nick Wognum and Editor Tom Coombe on the Pulse of Ely was former Ely mayor and musician Ed Steklasa for a look at Ely’s eco...

06/04/2026

UPDATE Birch Bay Fire
12:01 PM Thursday, June 4, 2026

In cooperation with U.S. Forest Service Officials and MNICS Team A, the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office has lifted all evacuation zones in the area of the Birch Bay Fire.

Firefighters and heavy equipment will still be operating in the area and residents should be extremely cautious if travelling down the North Arm Road. Others are still advised to stay clear of the area.

We continue to engage with stakeholders, including both YMCA camps and do not anticipate an immediate threat to public safety at this time.

06/04/2026